India's dynamic duo From R Kaushik, DH News Service, Perth:
The not so odd couple of Indian cricket will target another flourish in Adelaide next week as India seek to seal their resurgence with a series-levelling win.
CRICKET / Ishant relishes big stage
'The best spell of my career' Ishant Sharma had already caught the imagination of cricket fans in Australia long before he turned in one of the most memorable spells in recent times as he put Ricky Ponting through the wringer on the fourth morning of the third Test on Saturday.
Omission of seniors evokes mixed reaction Former cricketers were divided in their opinion on the exclusion of the senior trio of Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman from the Indian team for the upcoming triangular series in Australia.
Team India's mood turns sombre As news filtered in about Sourav Ganguly's omission from the one-day squad for the forthcoming triangular series, the mood in the Indian camp on Sunday turned somber with the team wondering what destiny had in store for the former captain.
We've the best swing bowling unit: Prasad Having overseen the remarkable progress of a young pace attack that has taken Australia by storm, bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad pronounced the Indian attack as the 'best swing bowling unit in the business.'
There are reports that suggest extension of the President's Rule in Karnataka. Is that a right move or should the elections be held sooner?
Readers were invited to express their opinion. Most felt that the polls should be held preferably in April or May, in the interest of democracy so that the BJP may be given a chance to form the government. Some readers said that the elections should be deferred as no party has a majority and another coalition government would be a big mistake.
